Rink Attendant - Seasonal

City of Eagan; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Eagan is seeking a friendly Rink Attendant to monitor ice rink warming shelters and engage with visitors. You’ll help keep indoor and outdoor areas clean, operate safely, and report incidents as needed.

Shifts run weekends, weeknights, holidays, and no-school days with 4–6 hour blocks. Training is required; employment offers flexible winter hours for students and part-time workers during the season.

Qualifications

• Must be able to attend training on Thursday, November 5 (in-person or virtual).
• Shifts include weekends, weeknights, no-school days, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner
• Represent site as the only staff on location for extended periods of time
• Perform indoor and outdoor upkeep and maintenance: building/restroom cleaning, shoveling snow, moving hockey goals
• Prevent/mediate/resolve conflicts that may arise during scheduled facility hours and respond to inquiries or concerns
• Provide written and/or verbal reports on incidents and facility concerns
• Escalate and communicate concerns appropriately to the scheduled Site Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor
• Visually inspect and monitor the weather, ice, and facility conditions to ensure a safe environment
• Maintain records of attendance and maintenance needs
• Be inside 80% and outdoors 20% in the cold and snow – employees must wear weather appropriate clothing
• Age 16 or older by start of employment
• Must be able to perform essential duties under working conditions described
• Previous work experience in winter outdoor facilities (preferred)
• Participation in activities, sports, clubs, or other groups (preferred)
• Ability to get to various work sites around the city (preferred)
• Ability to work a variety of hours throughout the winter months (preferred)

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Job description

Rink Attendant

Pay: $14.70 per hour

Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Are you looking for a fun winter job with flexible hours? Work independently at one of our outdoor skating sites!

We’re looking for positive and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds and levels of experience to monitor our ice rink warming shelters. This is a great opportunity for college students in the area to work during their winter break!

Applicants should enjoy working outdoors and have excellent customer service skills. Must be able to attend training on Thursday, November 5 (in-person or virtual). Shifts will consist of weekends, weeknights, no-school days, and holidays (Friday after Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day).

Winter Rink Operation Dates

Goat Hill: Monday, November 23, 2026 – Sunday, March 14, 2027

Other sites: Friday, December 18, 2026 – Monday, February 14, 2027

Other sites include Sky Hill, Bridle Ridge, and Rahn Park

Operational dates for rinks are weather dependent.

Shifts are typically 4-6 hours; weeknights 3:45pm - 9:15pm, and weekends, holidays, and no-school days will have three shifts to cover between 8:45am and 9:15pm.

Work anywhere from 4 to 24 hours per week! Weekly hours will be determined by availability, rink schedules, weather, and ice conditions.

• Greet and interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner
• Represent site as the only staff on location for extended periods of time
• Perform indoor and outdoor upkeep and maintenance: building/restroom cleaning, shoveling snow, moving hockey goals
• Prevent/mediate/resolve conflicts that may arise during scheduled facility hours and respond to inquiries or concerns
• Provide written and/or verbal reports on incidents and facility concerns
• Escalate and communicate concerns appropriately to the scheduled Site Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor
• Visually inspect and monitor the weather, ice, and facility conditions to ensure a safe environment
• Maintain records of attendance and maintenance needs
• Be inside 80% and outdoors 20% in the cold and snow – employees must wear weather appropriate clothing

• Job seekers should age 16 or older by the start of employment
• Must be able to perform the essential job duties under the working conditions as described

While no experience is needed for this job, you may be a great fit if you have:

• Previous work experience in winter outdoor facilities
• Participation in activities, sports, clubs, or other groups
• Ability to get to various work sites around the city
• Ability to work a variety of hours throughout the winter months

Working Conditions

80% indoors; 20% outdoors in cold and snow.

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.